Chelsea Managers Fun Facts

Chelsea have won all three major European trophies, the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971 (versus Real Madrid) and 1998 (versus Stuttgart), the Champions League, aka the European Cup in 2012 (versus Bayern Munich) and the Europa League, aka the UEFA Cup in 2013 (versus Benfica).

Chelsea are the fourth club after Bayern Munich, Juventus and Ajax to win all three major European trophies.

European Trophies in consecutive seasons – Chelsea have won the two current major European trophies, the Champions League and the Europa League, in two consecutive seasons. With two different managers – Robbie and Rafa.

Champions League and Europa League Holders – Chelsea are the first team in history to hold both the Champions League and the Europa League titles at the same time.

World Cup, European Championship, Champions League & Europe – Fernando Torres is the first player to hold all four at the same time.

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A walking Chelsea almanac and keen tactician, with a nose for formation changes and tinkermen it only makes sense that my favourite Chelsea player is one of the most tactically astute you're likely to find, Claude Makelele. You'll find me digging around in Opta data to get to the bottom of what’s really happening.

#6 – Ashley Cole, doesn’t get enough respect! He has been our most consistent player year after year. Arguably one of the best left backs ever and a true Chelsea blue!!!! Gives everything. I like how this has the Drogs picture, no words needed.. that picture and says it all.